James “Hooker” Marchal, age 73, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021.

Born July 18, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Thomas & Maureen Marchal.

Jim served with the 1/83rd Artillery during the Vietnam War and was an avid veteran’s advocate. He participated in the Honor Guard, founded a PTSD Support Group, and was a proud member of the U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Sue; his daughters, Carie (Scott) McKinney, Casey, and Carla Marchal; and his favorite grandson, Zander McKinney.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Alzheimer’s Association.

The State of Ohio is under a mandatory mask order and has required that face mask will be worn in all public places.

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